Abstract:<p><b>The natural environment is replete with potent bioactive organic molecules that are produced by the microorganisms that inhabit it. These so-called secondary metabolites provide niche advantages to the producers and have been exploited by mankind for their medicinal and industrial value, especially as antibiotic and antiproliferative agents. One particular environment that has proven to be a rich source of secondary metabolites are certain species of marine sponge, or more specifically, their… Show more
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